Barbecue Meatloaf

 

I sure do love a good meatloaf. It is so comforting. I also love it the next day, snuggled between two pieces of bread. 

There is something so nostalgic about meatloaf for me. I feel that it is one of those recipes you either love or hate. I am in the love it camp. Well mostly. It can't be dry or flavorless; it must be moist and delicious and full of flavor. Life is too short to eat dry meatloaf. 

Meatloaf

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium Vidalia onion

3 tablespoons barbecue sauce

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

meatloaf mix

1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 large eggs

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan.

 Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

 Add the barbecue sauce and allow it to cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine the salt, pepper, meatloaf mix, bread crumbs, and eggs. Mix to combine. Place into a grease 9 inch loaf pan.

 

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and brown sugar. Spread the topping over the top of the meatloaf evenly. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The internal temperature should read 160.

 

Note: A pan of water placed under the meatloaf makes it moist and delicious

 

Peace be with you,

Veronica